Michael Page Technology
The PMO Manager to join a Finance Transformation Programme. Will oversee project management processes within the Technology department. This temporary role, based in South West and requires a proactive individual to ensure consistent delivery of projects and adherence to governance standard.
Client Details
A medium-sized company, they are known for their focus on innovation and excellence in delivering high-quality services.
Description
- Manage and maintain the project management framework, methodologies, and processes.
- Ensure compliance with governance standards across all projects within the Technology department.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
- Support project teams in planning, execution, and risk management activities.
- Facilitate resource allocation and prioritisation of projects.
- Analyse project performance data and recommend improvements.
- Coordinate and lead regular project status meetings.
- Provide training and guidance to enhance project management capabilities within the team.
- Play a key role in a high-profile, cross-functional programme aimed at simplifying the corporate structure and transforming systems and end-to-end processes
- Partner closely with Workstream Leads (WSLs), Global Process Owners (GPOs), and senior stakeholders to drive alignment and delivery
- Report to the Finance PMO Lead and act as a trusted advisor across the programme
- Move beyond traditional PMO reporting to actively drive project delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved
- Challenge assumptions, identify risks, and provide proactive solutions to keep initiatives on track
- Operate within established governance frameworks to ensure robust decision-making and compliance
- Lead effective planning, monitoring, and control of project activities to deliver on time and within budget
- Support the coordination of interdependent workstreams, ensuring synergies are realised across the programme
Profile
A successful PMO Manager should have:
- A strong background in finance is preferable, coupled with demonstrable experience working on Finance Transformation or Corporate Change programmes
- Exceptional communication skills, able to build relationships quickly and to influence and challenge stakeholders of all levels
- Experience with enterprise project management tools and software (Jira and Smartsheet highly desirable) and the ability to leverage Google Suite for advanced reporting and dashboards.
- Understanding of various project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall) and the ability to adapt them to a fast paced transformation environment.
Job Offer
- Competitive daily rate Outside IR35 (DOE)
- 12 month contract
- Remote but must be flexible to travel as and when needed.
- Start date mid July
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